April 2008 - The Curate Writes...

“Be still for the presence of the Lord…”

I love this time of year. From my study window, I can see the daffodils just beginning to flower and the first spring shoots appearing on the shrubs. The passing seasons remind me that everything in life has a cycle and that God’s creation is delicately balanced.

We should remember that God created us and our own lives need balance. We live in a world where everyone is busy, not only those in employment but also those who are retired.

At one time, Sunday used to bring balance to the pace of life. When I was growing up, it was quite different from the other days of the week. It was a slower, quieter day. Nowadays, Sunday can sometimes seem to be the busiest day of the week. For example when I lived in Warrington, the roads near IKEA were usually at their busiest on a Sunday.

We all need to find a balance in our lives – a balance between work, rest and play. We also need to find time in our lives to be still in God’s presence and to receive His peace….and that isn’t only on a Sunday.

I pray that we will all make time every day to follow the words of the song “Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here….”.